India’s women’s cricket team faced a heartbreaking group-stage exit from the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup, ending their eight-year streak of reaching the semifinals. The team was eliminated after New Zealand’s victory over Pakistan on October 14, 2024, which sealed India’s fate.
India fumbled in the final showdown at T20 World Cup
India’s campaign came to a halt after a narrow nine-run loss to defending champions Australia in their final group-stage match. Despite a strong bowling performance that restricted Australia to 110/6, India’s batting line-up crumbled under pressure, managing only 101 in 20 overs. The team’s hopes of progressing to the semifinals were dashed when New Zealand defeated Pakistan by 54 runs, eliminating both Pakistan and India from the competition.
Key Factors Behind India’s Exit
Inconsistent Batting: India’s batting order, packed with talents like Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur, and Richa Ghosh, struggled with inconsistency. Despite their match-winning capabilities, the team failed to deliver when it mattered most.
Adapting to Conditions: The team found it challenging to adapt to the conditions in the UAE, which affected their performance throughout the tournament.
Pressure Situations: India’s inability to handle pressure situations was evident in their matches against Australia and New Zealand, leading to their early exit.
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The early exit has raised serious questions about the team’s performance and approach in the tournament. Harmanpreet Kaur, the team’s captain, expressed her disappointment and acknowledged the need for introspection and improvement.
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